Nikola Jokic on Nuggets extension
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The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valančiūnas, according to Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nuggets reportedly made the decision before a $10 million guarantee kicked in on his contract.
For a second consecutive offseason, the Denver Nuggets and superstar center Nikola Jokić are reportedly eschewing contract extension talks.
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Valanciunas was traded from Sacramento to Denver last offseason and averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes per tilt across 65 regular-season appearances (six starts) with the Nuggets in 2025-26.
